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Summer means tourist season for many of our local cities, and brings a lot of foot traffic to local restaurants in downtown Placerville. But are the other stores getting left behind?
A heat wave baking Northern California has businesses in the typically cooler Sierra Foothills continuing to battle through the triple-digit temperatures to keep customers and themselves cool.
El Dorado County is now among seven California counties that have been designated a Fire Risk Reduction Community by the Board of Forestry.
Traffic was being diverted along eastbound Interstate 80 in the Sierra due to a significant crash Tuesday morning.
South Lake Tahoe officials are warning beachgoers about potentially toxic algae in the waters. It comes after a woman claims her dog died about a week ago after being exposed to blue green algae after swimming in El Dorado and Nevada beaches.
Two Northern California families are telling the story of a neighbor helping a neighbor by raising money for a family involved in a deadly crash on Memorial Day.
The Pay Fire in El Dorado County that broke out Saturday afternoon got dangerously close to multiple neighborhoods, but firefighters were able to stop it from destroying any homes.
As crews make progress on the Pay Fire in El Dorado County, local downtown businesses said they feel lucky the situation wasn't much worse.
All evacuation warnings were lifted Monday for a fire that sparked over the weekend near Placerville.
The Fourth of July holiday is in full swing, and while some counties have made them illegal, many of our California counties still allow safe and sane fireworks.
Fourth of July celebrations will continue at the El Dorado County Fairgrounds Thursday night, and there is a chance to catch a fireworks show.
All evacuation warnings south of Placerville have been lifted after a fire that ignited Wednesday in El Dorado County.
The forward progress of a fire in El Dorado County that forced people to evacuate their homes on Saturday afternoon has been stopped and all evacuation orders and warnings have been lifted.
Are you looking for a place to celebrate the Fourth of July with family and friends in the Sacramento area? Here's a list of parades and fireworks shows happening for those who want to celebrate.
As the insurance crisis in California continues, it is also making it harder for small businesses to stay afloat.
An El Dorado County man was arrested last week as police said they suspect he may have been sexually abusing minors for at least two decades.
After a pandemic, a catastrophic fire and severe weather events, local winemakers said they finally see a light at the end of the tunnel for the harvest season.
A man and a teenager both died after they were swept away in the river in El Dorado County, officials said Monday.
A ban on single-use plastic water bottles went into effect just over two months ago in South Lake Tahoe, and city leaders said they are pleasantly surprised at the results so far.
Beavers are causing problems at a lake in El Dorado County, and now officials are considering ways to handle it. One solution that was presented was to euthanize the beavers.
Secret Service rushed the stage and took former President Donald Trump away in a motorcade after shots were fired during a Pennsylvania rally today.
The gunman, who was armed with a rifle, was outside of the cordoned-off rally area about 200 yards from Trump's rally stage, and was standing on an elevated structure, sources said.
Politicians from Northern California have released statements on Saturday after shots were fired at former President Donald Trump's rally in Butler, Pennsylvania.
Eyewitnesses at a rally of former President Donald Trump's described a chaotic scene on Saturday after he was rushed off stage with blood visible on his face after shots were fired.
Four people were taken to the hospital after a five-vehicle pile-up in Sacramento County on Saturday afternoon, firefighters said.
Thousands of music fans braved the heat to help celebrate the opening of a new outdoor Sacramento concert venue. Here's a look at the site and what's being done to keep people cool.
California has set a goal of having five million electric vehicles on the road in the next six years, and training is now underway to ensure there are enough people with the high-tech skills to maintain them.
A family is in shambles as investigators search for two children—ages 4 and 2—after their mother was found dead in a north Sacramento home.
A woman who was found dead in a north Sacramento home this week has been identified as investigators say the vehicle linked to a man sought for questioning has left the country.
Neighbors in Sacramento's Land Park say that in the battle over retail theft statewide, law enforcement officials and retail giant Target have worked to clean up a store location on Riverside Boulevard that had become overwhelmed by crime.
Evacuations were issued in Butte County for a fire that has burned 130 acres on Thursday afternoon, Cal Fire said.
In the fight against climate change, California's transportation department is giving away millions in grant money for more sustainable transportation.
Sizzling hot temperatures are cooking much of the Sacramento Valley and Northern California this week, so it is only natural to reach for the thermostat to flip on your air conditioner for some cooling and comfortable relief.
NASA is using its satellite data and machine learning technology to keep California safe from wildfires.
Instead of facing trial for attempted murder, the Pasadena doctor accused of trying to kill his wife and kids by driving their Tesla off a cliff was released on Monday.
The San Francisco Giants beat the Minnesota Twins 7-1 on Friday night.
Lawrence Butler homered, Shea Langeliers drove in a two runs and the A's beat the Phillies 6-2 on Friday night.
The Boston Red Sox beat the Athletics 7-0 on Thursday night.
Star power will shine bright at Lake Tahoe through the weekend.
The UC Davis football team is set to face a big-name opponent twice by the end of the decade.
Eyewitnesses at a rally of former President Donald Trump's described a chaotic scene on Saturday after he was rushed off stage with blood visible on his face after shots were fired.
Politicians from Northern California have released statements on Saturday after shots were fired at former President Donald Trump's rally in Butler, Pennsylvania.
Sources said the gunman was armed with a rifle and was standing on an elevated structure outside of the cordoned-off rally area, about 200 yards from Trump's rally stage.
The Secret Service says former president and presumptive Republican nominee Donald Trump is safe following the incident.
Secret Service rushed the stage and took former President Donald Trump away in a motorcade after shots were fired during a Pennsylvania rally today.
Nationwide, the CDC says the COVID virus level in wastewater is now "high" for the first time since last winter.
At least 58 illnesses have been reported across 27 states from now-recalled Diamond Shruumz brand products.
A year before Alzheimer's disease or a related disorder is diagnosed, average credit card delinquencies jump 50%.
Students from families earning less than $300,000 won't have to pay any tuition to attend medical school.
We got a look at the only Sacramento hospital that specializes in burn injuries and takes patients from all across Northern California.
Neighbors in Sacramento's Land Park say that in the battle over retail theft statewide, law enforcement officials and retail giant Target have worked to clean up a store location on Riverside Boulevard that had become overwhelmed by crime.
A new California law is designed to protect consumers against excessive or undisclosed costs on purchases. However, Gov. Newsom signed a last-minute exemption for the restaurant industry.
The SUV was supposed to be shipped from Idaho to Yuba City within three days. The dealer kept changing the delivery date, blaming a shipping issue. With his baby's due date approaching, Deandre Hobbs grew impatient.
Popular restaurant chain Rubio's Coastal Grill announced it was shuttering dozens of locations across the state, and now employees say they are having trouble cashing their final paychecks.
As insurance companies drop more California homeowners over the state's fire risk, some are predicting the next crisis is a drop in home values.
Instead of facing trial for attempted murder, the Pasadena doctor accused of trying to kill his wife and kids by driving their Tesla off a cliff was released on Monday.
Emails obtained by CBS News California Investigates reveal the Governor's Chief of Staff did not want to negotiate with the initiative coalition unless they agreed to postpone their ballot measure until 2026.
Amid concerns that some felony defendants could be misusing California's Mental Health Diversion Court to have their violent crimes dismissed, a CBS News California investigation found that there is no reliable data to indicate how successful the state program is.
In response to a CBS News California Investigation, California lawmakers are demanding answers from Caltrans and considering legislation to fix Caltrans' damage claim process.
A CBS News California investigation finds Caltrans only approved 1 out of every 25 damage claims from potholes and debris in the first half of 2023.
Sizzling hot temperatures are cooking much of the Sacramento Valley and Northern California this week, so it is only natural to reach for the thermostat to flip on your air conditioner for some cooling and comfortable relief.
Laura Allen says after months of trying to get her father's military service records from the Veterans Administration, she still didn't have them.
At least one DoorDash customer says he will only use the delivery app when he is hungry - and not for electronics.
As more and more Americans struggle to save money these days, we found a 45-day challenge to save $1,000.
The SUV was supposed to be shipped from Idaho to Yuba City within three days. The dealer kept changing the delivery date, blaming a shipping issue. With his baby's due date approaching, Deandre Hobbs grew impatient.
Jessie Fischer's Airbnb rental off Highway 140 was one of those homes flattened by the fire on the Fourth of July.
The Pay Fire in El Dorado County that broke out Saturday afternoon got dangerously close to multiple neighborhoods, but firefighters were able to stop it from destroying any homes.
Firefighters are battling a 168-acre fire that was reportedly started by an escaped campfire found by hikers in the Tahoe National Forest on Sunday evening, officials said.
As crews make progress on the Pay Fire in El Dorado County, local downtown businesses said they feel lucky the situation wasn't much worse.
All evacuation warnings were lifted Monday for a fire that sparked over the weekend near Placerville.
Pursuing higher education can be challenging for any college-bound student and for former foster youth, doing it alone can seem impossible.
A celebration at Sacramento Charter High on Thursday as college-bound seniors announced their campus of choice and 95% were accepted into four-year schools.
A bank employee in Lodi has some big bragging rights. He's never missed a day of work in his 47 years on the job and now he's getting ready to retire.
Meet Frannie the dog, Instagram's newest fitness influencer.
A Yuba City mom started a baseball team for kids with physical and intellectual disabilities after finding her 11-year-old son with Down Syndrome didn't have anywhere to play.
A woman behind bars for a crash that killed a Vacaville police officer on Thursday had a bench warrant out for her arrest in Placer County at the time of the crash, prosecutors said.
A Fairfield police officer is being hailed a hero for saving a home from a possible disaster on July 4.
Multiple animals died after a house fire spread to multiple outbuildings and a neighboring home's roof in Roseville on Friday evening.
With hot weather in the forecast, Major Bryce Turner says they may have to make some minor adjustments to the routine.
The Rocklin Police Department is promoting a new program they believe will make the community safer.